The Research Chemist will be responsibility for developing a robust synthesis and purification method for novel OLED emitters. Located in Shannon Ireland, the incumbent will report to the Process Development Team Leader.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop scalable synthetic processes for OLED emitters that are reproducible and cost effective through a thorough scientific approach.
• Evaluate the synthesis for new emitters as they are identified. Provide samples using a commercially feasible synthetic strategy.
• Advance technology used in the laboratory to improve process development understanding and reduce cycle times (Easy Max/Optimax, Easy Viewer)
• Analyze and interpret analytical results and make process changes as necessary.
• Provide support for scale up of new products by technicians in both a kilo lab and plant setting.
• Help support existing commercial as well as pre-commercial and developmental products.
• Support the use of quality tools (critical thinking, DOE, statistical analysis etc.) as applicable in the development of new processes.
• Hands-on laboratory experiments using common chemistry equipment and instruments (HPLC, UPLC, GC).
• Effectively communicates within the work team and provides clear and concise documentation of technical results.
• Works in a safe manner. Reads, understands and follows all pertinent SOPs.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Chemistry.
• 4 years of proven experience is highly preferred.
• Prior experience working in a laboratory setting with a focus on synthetic or process chemistry encouraged.

Travel Requirement:

• Based in Shannon, Ireland.
• Travel required up to 10% of time, including internationally to UDC and PPG facilities.

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About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are “One PPG” to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.